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Region's hospitalized case counts reflect only those sick with COVID: health unit

Region's hospitalized case counts reflect only those sick with COVID: health unit

The health unit, unlike the province, is only reporting COVID hospitalizations if the patient requires care for COVID-related illness
Thirty-three locals among 480 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka

Thirty-three locals among 480 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka

There are 15 new cases in Midland, seven each in Penetanguishene and Tiny and four in Tay included in today's report
Barrie courthouse employee tests positive for COVID

Barrie courthouse employee tests positive for COVID

Employee last present in Barrie Courthouse Dec. 31 and was tested Jan. 3 after experiencing unspecified symptoms, which began Jan. 1, says internal memo
Midland closes rec centre, adopts changes at town hall due to Omicron surge

Midland closes rec centre, adopts changes at town hall due to Omicron surge

Municipal office remaining open for limited walk-in services
319 COVID patients in ICUs in Ontario, testing captures 13,339 new cases

319 COVID patients in ICUs in Ontario, testing captures 13,339 new cases

Here's a breakdown of Ontario's latest COVID update for Jan. 6
COVID-19: Ontario government to give update on deployment of rapid tests

COVID-19: Ontario government to give update on deployment of rapid tests

Update comes a day after the federal government said it will distribute 140 million rapid tests across the country this month
LETTER: Midland grocery store employees' act of kindness warms reader's heart

LETTER: Midland grocery store employees' act of kindness warms reader's heart

'It just goes to show a little or a lot of kindness goes a long way in the mind and heart,' Victoria Harbour resident says of kindness shown by Midland Foodland staff
Iconic tour boat returning to North Simcoe this summer

Iconic tour boat returning to North Simcoe this summer

Final details being worked out to bring Miss Midland to Penetanguishene, renaming contest now open
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

The combination of lake effect snow and gusty westerly winds will cause reduced visibility in blowing snow and poor travel conditions, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices